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Critics say religious service protections could run afoul of right to free speech
Key Points: Arizona bill HB 4117 aims to protect religious services from interference Critics argue the bill is too broad and could silence free speech and dissent Opponents fear the […]
Educator-legislator pipeline highlights shortfalls of state education
Key Points: About 52% of Arizona lawmakers have one or more ties to education, according to their biographies Despite that, Arizona ranks below the national average for per-pupil spending Lawmakers, […]
Arizona lawmakers revise ‘civil terrorism’ bill after criticism
Key Points:Â State lawmakers propose new crimes of “civil terrorism” and “subversion” Original proposal deemed too radical by members of GOP Without adjustment, bill could be headed for veto State […]
Gina Swoboda considers run for Arizona secretary of state
Key Points: Ex- Republican Party chair files to run for Arizona secretary of state Gina Swoboda may face state Rep. Alexander Kolodin in GOP primary Swoboda’s congressional bid for CD […]
AG race heats up with candidates reporting millions in campaign funds
Key Points: Republican Rodney Glassman claims to have most cash on hand in Arizona attorney general race Glassman’s $3.3 million includes $1 million of his own money, campaign finance report […]
Incumbent Mayes, challenger Glassman lead fundraising in Arizona AG race
Key Points: Warren Petersen uses leftover campaign funds for attorney general bid Rodney Glassman leads in fundraising with $2.4 million in the bank Incumbent Kris Mayes has nearly $1.1 million […]
Animal cruelty bill heads to Senate after weeks of negotiations
Key Points: Bill expands criminal charges for the cruel neglect of pets Bill received bipartisan support Bill will now head to the Senate for final read After weeks of negotiations, […]
House approved ‘Stolen Valor Act’ targets ‘fake’ military vets
The state House approved a measure April 9 that one lawmaker said would, for the first time ever, make lying a crime for political candidates. As crafted by Rep. Walt […]
Rep. Alexander Kolodin announces bid for chief elections officer; refuses to comment on Trump’s election stance
A state lawmaker who wants to be the state’s chief elections officer refused to say Monday whether he believes President Trump is acting illegally in telling states they have to […]
House approves bill to require wildfire prevention plans from Arizona utility companies
Utility providers may soon be required to produce wildfire prevention plans after House approval of HB2201 on Feb. 25.Â
Director of Criminal Justice Commission resigns amid GOP accusations
The executive director of the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission announced his resignation after intense scrutiny from Republican lawmakers during the commission’s sunset review.Â
Slimmed-down version of ‘weapons of war’ measure advances
Arizonans who want to possess everything from pipe bombs to hand grenades will have to instead settle for automatic weapons, sawed-off shotguns and silencers.
